Sweeter and more spring-like than Christmas cake, with marzipan disciples assembled on the top, does this feast-day favourite merit a comeback, or will you be sticking to hot cross buns? Simnel cake ...

Set the temperature and bake. Place the tube pan in the cold oven and set the temperature to 300 degrees F. Bake until a ...

The marzipan layer on a wedding or Christmas cake helps to trap moisture in the cake and stop it staling – plus it provides a smooth surface so that the final icing is neater. -Thin the jam with a ...

Finish your cake with a smooth coat of buttercream. The first layer of buttercream is called a ‘crumb coat’. This is applied to seal in any crumbs and to help smooth the surface of the cake. The ...

Christmas cake is a festive favourite for a very good reason. Rich and full of flavour, it's definitely a dessert that delights. Impress guests this Christmas with Mary Berry's rich fruit Christmas ...

January has officially ended and if you’re determined to continue those healthy habits you kickstarted at the beginning of the year, it doesn’t mean you have to compromise on taste. Recipe creator ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. I am currently engaged in my favourite pastime – watching someone else bake a cake that I get to eat. Harrods’ ...

Try this recipe for deep trout fish cakes with lemon butter and chive sauce from Sarah Mayor’s The Great British Farmhouse Cookbook. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Brush the trout with half the ...

Talented home cooks everywhere have revealed how it's possible to whip up all manner of delicious sweet treats using the $29 Kmart pie maker. And now one Australian woman has taken to Facebook to ...